Additional Resources

Although we are doing our best to support our community how we can, there are some things we currently cannot provide. Which is why we have created this list! Check out this great group of resources for you, your children, and your community:

A list compiled by the NDIA regarding free and low cost internet resources.

- Audible and Kindle

Audible has launched a free collection of audiobooks for children. Amazon’s Kindle is offering two free months to its unlimited ebook service for new users.

- Scribd

Scribd is offering its library of ebooks, audiobooks, magazine articles and more to anyone, for free, for the next 30 days. The online reading tool has millions of titles and programs available and can be accessed via online or through its app.

- Ivy League Courses

Ivy League schools have made nearly 500 online courses free to keep individuals occupied while stuck indoors. The online courses can be found on Class Central and include subjects in mathematics, programming, personal development, education and more.

Headspace, a guided meditation service, is offering free meditations through its app. The free programs include meditations, sleep and movement exercises and can be found in the “Weathering the storm” collection on the app. Creating a Headspace account is also free.

- Scholastic has made a "Learn at Home" digital hub available to support virtual learning plans that will remain open "indefinitely." "Learning journeys" are divided into four grade bands: pre-K-K, grades 1-2, grades 3-5 and grades 6-9-plus. Lessons cover English language arts, STEM, science, social studies and social-emotional learning. The program currently offers about three hours of programming per day, for up to four weeks of instruction. That includes activities such as writing and research projects based on nonfiction articles and stories, virtual field trips, reading and geography challenges and access to a digital community for kids. Teachers can plan virtual learning meetups to discuss and expand on any of the resources found on the site.